Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited or ADVANC Operating results for the year 2020 ended December 31, 2020 as follows:
In addition, the company announced a dividend payment from the operating period from July 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020 in cash at the rate of 3.68 baht per share, scheduled for the XD sign on February 19, 2021 and due. Dividend on 20 Apr 2021
In 2020, total income was 172,890 million baht, a slight decrease of 4.4% due to the COVID-19 situation since the first quarter. And affect the economy continuously throughout the year With a net profit of 28,423 million baht in the overall mobile phone business AIS still has the most number of users of the service 41.4 million while AIS fiber home internet has grown more than 22% from the previous year. Above the industry Currently, there are 1.3 million customers, and in 2021, AIS is preparing a total investment budget of 25,000 – 30 billion baht for expanding 5G / 4G networks, moving the country through a strong digital infrastructure. * Excluding the results of Thai Accounting Standards 16*
Mr. Somchai Lertsutiwong Chief Executive Officer ADVANC Said that from the COVID-19 crisis early in the year 63, all sectors have learned together. And realized the importance of using digital technology as a tool in solving epidemic problems. Revitalize the economic sector And is the foundation of national development for sustainable growth
It is also believed that Digital infrastructure Especially 5G technology, which AIS Holds both 4G and 5G spectrum, the most coverage in Thailand, the amount of 1420MHz and within February Will receive a license for 26GHz spectrum in all 3 high, medium and low frequency bands, will contribute to enhancing the efficiency of expanding 5G networks to support the use of Thai customers. And pushing and fostering industrial applications After the last period We have continued to work with many ecosystem partners to test this in real world environment.
For the overall performance in 2020, AIS had total revenue of 172,890 million baht, a 4.4% decrease from the previous year, mobile phone business had a 6.5% decrease in revenue compared to the previous year. As a result of the loss of income among tourist customers that have not yet recovered. Due to international travel restrictions
However, AIS still holds the number 1 market share in terms of revenue. And the number of users It currently has the largest number of mobile phone customers at 41.4 million numbers, 10.2 million monthly subscribers, 420,900 increase in Q4 and 31.2 million prepaid customers, an increase of 74,400. As 4G usage continued to grow at the end of the year, 4G customers increased to 77%, with customers using an average of 18 gigabytes of data per month, up 42% compared to the previous year. As for the use of 5G since it opened in October 2020 until now Total 239,000 customers
AIS has continuously developed the 5G network. By aiming to expand the 5G network to support customer traffic for the most efficiency As well as supporting industrial applications in medical, logistics, manufacturing, security, And Smart City believes that 5G will become a new technology that is The Real New Normal in technology that is ready to support the work of all sectors. Both economic, social and people.
While the AIS fiber home internet business continues to grow above the industry. With the increasing number of users during the lockdown measure As a result, the vast majority of Thais have changed their lifestyles to Work from Home and Learn from Home.Through 2020, there is a 29% increase in customers or more than 299,300, which is higher than the average industrial growth of 10- 12%
It currently has 1.3 million customers. Due to its commitment to excellent products and services, AIS Fiber was named the Best Broadband Internet Service Provider in Asia-Pacific for 2020 by Frost & Sullivan, the organization said. Business consultant and business research with more than 50 years of experience and Ookla® Speedtest®, a world-class internet speed testing service provider, today announced AIS Fiber was awarded the No.1 Fastest Home Internet Network in Thailand – Thailand’s Fastest. ISP for 2 years in a row (2019-2020) ready to aim to become the Top 3 leaders in the Thai broadband internet industry. Get it by 2021
As for the corporate customer service business, Enterprise marketing continues to gain attention from Corporate and SME customers. He has an interest in Telecom Services, an infrastructure service for communications. And corporate networks and Digital Enabler services for businesses to apply Digital Technologies to modern business applications such as IT, Cloud, IoT, Cyber Security, Digital Marketing, including 5G technology in the future.
Overall, from good cost management In both cost of service And selling and administrative expenses As a result, AIS posted profit before tax, interest and depreciation (EBITDA) of 76,619 million baht, a decrease of 2.7%, close to the previous year. Which is a lower rate than the reduction in income And a net profit of 28,423 million baht, a decrease of 8.9% compared to the previous year. AIS will pay a dividend of the second half of the year at THB 3.68 per share or approximately 75% of the net profit on April 20, 2021.
“From the lessons of the past crisis Make us believe Best immunity Is the face of change Learning new things around us will help drive us to find the light at the end of the tunnel today. Not far away from us Is that who can use it to be useful. For AIS Today we have both Core Business and growth in new business or new business such as video business, insurance, digital payment. And services with partners, etc. that have enormous challenges and opportunities But the most important thing is the success ahead together.
AIS continues to allocate 25,000 – 30 billion baht in investment budget for the year 2021 to develop digital infrastructure for Thailand. And ready to be the centerpiece Support all sectors From the cooperation with partners in the Digital Ecosystem to drive the nation through all challenges together sustainably, ”said Somchai.
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